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Readers’ Letters: How you can help RNIB team up with Santa!

Readers’ Letters: How you can help RNIB team up with Santa!

Dear Editor
I’m writing to let readers know that we have a very special festive treat for children with vision impairment in the run up to Christmas.

As you know, Santa receives millions of letters from children each year and works hard to respond to every single one – but he knows that often children with vision impairment are not able to read his reply.

November 9, 2019
2019 Nantwch Camera Club Photographic Exhibition

2019 Nantwch Camera Club Photographic Exhibition

The 2019 Nantwich Camera Club Photographic Exhibition featuring work from members of the successful club has opened at Nantwich Museum.

The annual event includes stunning print and projected images of a range of inspiring subjects.

November 9, 2019
Cheshire East Council publishes draft budget plan for 2020-21

Cheshire East Council publishes draft budget plan for 2020-21

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council chiefs have set out plans to balance the books next year.

Consultation has begun on the first draft budget to be drawn up by a non-Conservative administration in the council’s history after Labour and the Independent Group struck a deal following May’s local elections.

November 9, 2019
Third arrest made in serious assault incident in Nantwich house

Third arrest made in serious assault incident in Nantwich house

Police have made a third arrest in connection with an assault in Nantwich which left the victim with serious head injuries.

A 26-year-old man from St Helens has now been arrested and he has been released on conditional bail, Cheshire Police confirmed today.

November 8, 2019
Nantwich charities and groups team up with Aldi for donations

Nantwich charities and groups team up with Aldi for donations

Nantwich charities and community groups can register for food donations this Christmas Eve from local Aldi store.

Aldi launched its partnership with Neighbourly, a community engagement platform that links businesses to key charitable organisations, earlier this year.

November 8, 2019

Ruby Wax @ Crewe Lyceum

How to Be Human, Friday 22 November, 7:30PM Based on her bestselling book, Ruby’s new show answers every question you’ve ever had about evolution, thoughts, emotions, the body, addictions, relationships, sex, kids, the future and compassion. A follow up to previous sell out shows Sane New World and Frazzled, the show examines how the mind works with help from a[Read More…]

November 8, 2019
Edward Timpson wins selection as Tory candidate for Eddisbury

Edward Timpson wins selection as Tory candidate for Eddisbury

Edward Timpson has been selected as Conservative parliamentary candidate for Eddisbury.

The former Crewe & Nantwich MP was selected was selected by members of the Eddisbury Conservative Association at a packed meeting at Willington Hall in Tarporley last night (November 7).

November 8, 2019
Plans for new bridge over railway at Crewe

Bridge plan for Crewe station adopted by Cheshire East Council

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Plans for a new bridge south of Crewe station aimed at easing congestion in Nantwich Road have been adopted by Cheshire East Council.

Cabinet members approved a preferred route for the new Southern Link Road Bridge at a meeting this week, following consultation held over the summer.

November 8, 2019
Elderly couple lose £2,000 in Nantwich distraction theft

Elderly couple lose £2,000 in Nantwich distraction theft

Police in Nantwich have warned residents to be on guard after revealing how an elderly couple had £2,000 stolen while out shopping at Sainsbury’s.

Officers told councillors at a Nantwich Town Council meeting that distraction thefts are likely to rise in the run up to Christmas.

November 8, 2019
Flood warning and alerts in place for River Weaver in Nantwich

Flood warning and alerts in place for River Weaver in Nantwich

The Environment Agency has reinstated a Flood Warning on the River Weaver in Nantwich after 24 hours of persistent rain.

River levels have risen at the Shrewbridge river gauge as a result of the rain, and a warning was put in place at around 5am today (November 8).

November 8, 2019

The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah @ Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Thursday 21 November, 7:30PM Award-winning poet Benjamin Zephaniah has hit the road for the latest leg of his first UK tour in eight years. Featuring stories about his remarkable life, including his friendship with Nelson Mandela, musical career with The Wailers, various political campaigns, and how he became one of Britain’s most popular poets, Benjamin will explain how he fought[Read More…]

November 7, 2019
Thousands caught up in M6 chaos after two crashes in Cheshire

Thousands caught up in M6 chaos after two crashes in Cheshire

Two separate crashes on the M6 in Cheshire left thousands of motorists in long tailbacks today.

The driver managed to escape this crash which left a vehicle on its side on the southbound carriageway between junctions 19 and 18 at around 8.30am.

November 7, 2019
“Don’t write us off” says Nantwich Town’s Troy Bourne ahead of FA Cup

“Don’t write us off” says Nantwich Town’s Troy Bourne ahead of FA Cup

By Fred Dobberson
Nantwich Town youngster Troy Bourne warns fans not to write the Dabbers off ahead of their massive FA Cup clash with National League side AFC Fylde.

It’s only the third time in the club’s history they have reached the FA Cup 1st Round Proper.

November 7, 2019